How to Portion ControlIn a world where “bigger is better” reigns, even food portions have been affected. Not only do we want to get more...reactions3comments
Healthy Eating with DiabetesEating well with diabetes plays a central role in managing your blood sugar, can help prevent diabetes complications, and protect your body...reactionscomments
What Are Sugar Alcohols?With all of the different names for sugar, reading food labels these days can be quite challenging. One of the common ingredients...reactionscomments
Low Glycemic Flour OptionsWho doesn’t love bread, muffins, biscuits, cookies, and scones? There is something about these high carb goods that are oh-so-satisfying and delicious...reactions8comments
Suddenly Working From Home? How to Stay on TrackI don't know if you've heard, but the United States has pretty much shut down and many of us are working from...reactionscomments
Tweaking a RecipeWith the internet and social media, new recipes are always available! You may see something that looks delicious and think “there’s no...reactions2comments
Carbohydrate ClarityThere is a lot of discussion about a popular macronutrient lately. Coaches tell their players to “carb load” while, dietitians tell their...reactionscomments
Failing at FiberAdequate dietary fiber consumption is associated with a reduced risk not only for many digestive ailments, but also for cardiovascular disease, coronary...reactionscomments
How I Test New Foods and DrinksThere are differing opinions on when a person should test his or her blood sugar to determine when and how high the...reactionscomments
The Three Main Types of CarbohydratesLiving life with type 2 diabetes means being more aware of your carbohydrate intake than you're probably used to. The reason monitoring...reactions4comments
March is National Frozen Food MonthMarch is national frozen food month and I’m all for frozen foods, especially frozen veggies and fruit! Frozen veggies and fruits are...reactionscomments
Do Superfoods for Type 2 Diabetes Exist?First things first: “Superfood” is a marketing term, plain and simple. It’s not regulated. It can’t be measured. The FDA doesn’t have...reactionscomments
Chromium: Can It Help You Manage Type 2 Diabetes?You might not have heard of chromium. There are two primary forms of chromium. The first, trivalent chromium, is found in food...reactionscomments
Healthy Eating TipsNow that you have type 2 diabetes, you may feel that healthy eating has taken on a whole new meaning. Hopefully, your...reactions6comments
My Journey Since CinnamonWhen I was first diagnosed with type 2 diabetes I did not know that cinnamon could be so beneficial for me. I...reactions15comments
Food as Medicine: How Foods Can Help and HealWhile food is necessary to provide our bodies with calories to fuel the many metabolic processes going on within our cells and...reactions6comments
Calculating the Nutrients in Your Favorite RecipesDo you have a favorite recipe that you avoid making because you don't know what you’re eating or how to calculate the...reactionscomments
High Fructose Corn SyrupFor years, high fructose corn syrup or HFCS has been a frequently discussed topic on the nutrition front. Many packages tout that...reactionscomments
Don’t Beat Yourself Up If You Struggle With Healthy Eating During the HolidaysFall and winter holidays…For many of us, this is a time when we struggle to stay on track with healthy behaviors, especially...reactionscomments
Should I Go Gluten-Free?Gluten-free products are everywhere. Even big companies such as General Mills Cheerios® have gone gluten-free. Many people may be feeling like this...reactionscomments
